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Staff Accountant

Anduril Industries, Herndon, VA, United States


About the Team
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing, managing various transactional accounting activities, diligently supporting the month‑end close process, and assisting with other critical accounting tasks as needed.

About the Job
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative small team environment, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and is eager to contribute significantly to the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

What You’ll Do
Customer Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

Generate, review, and distribute accurate customer invoices in a timely manner, ensuring all billing information, pricing, and terms align with contracts, sales orders, and service agreements

Verify service/product delivery details with sales and operations teams to ensure correct billing

Process credit memos, adjustments, and refunds efficiently and accurately

Maintain organized billing records and supporting documentation for audit readiness

Respond promptly and professionally to customer billing inquiries, resolving discrepancies and issues with a customer‑centric approach

Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collection efforts as needed, collaborating with the team to identify overdue accounts

Process and reconcile customer payments (cash application)

Transactional Accounting Support

Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and timely payment

Prepare and post various journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation in the general ledger

Assist with daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate, complete, and properly classified

Reconcile various balance sheet accounts (e.g., prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities) on a monthly basis

Month‑End Close Assistance

Diligently support the monthly financial close process by preparing and reviewing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for all assigned accounts

Ensure all transactional activities are recorded accurately and on time to facilitate accurate financial reporting

Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements and reports as directed by the Accounting Manager/Controller

General & Team Support

Collaborate closely with the team to ensure smooth and efficient accounting operations

Assist with ad‑hoc accounting projects, data gathering, and reporting as required

Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the Accounting Department

Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial information

Assist with external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred, but not required

1‑3 years’ experience in accounting under US GAAP; public accounting/audit experience preferred

Highly detail‑oriented with strong experience in Excel, ERP systems, and US GAAP

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Salary Range
US Salary Range: $77,000—$102,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additional compensation details will be shared during the hiring process.

Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

UK & AU Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.

Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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